Creamy Baked Cream Cheese Chicken – Your New Favorite Dinner
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Seasoning: garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to about ½ inch thick for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with remaining spices and fill each with about a quarter of the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll each breast tightly around the filling and secure with toothpicks if needed. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg